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Small Plane From San Jose Area Crashes Near Los Banos, Killing Pilot

The NTSB and FAA are working with Merced County authorities to determine what caused the wreck.

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Overview

  • The aircraft went down Tuesday evening in an open area just off Interstate 5 between Highways 165 and 152 near Los Banos.
  • Deputies arrived at the site just after 7:40 p.m. and confirmed one fatality.
  • Investigators say the pilot was the only person on board, and no identification has been released.
  • The sheriff's office said the flight departed from an airport in the San Jose area.
  • Authorities said another pilot was following the aircraft for reasons that remain under investigation.